Kikuchi Kan Award
1回登壇
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第54回（2000年） award
Rokusuke Ei
えい ろくすけ
Ei Rokusuke
ペンネーム:
Rokusuke Ei（Used as stage name instead of real name Takao Ei）
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1933-04-10 （Asakusa, Tokyo City, Tokyo Prefecture (now Taito-ku, Tokyo)）
- 死没
- 2016-07-07 （Shibuya, Tokyo） 83歳
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Tokyo → Osaka
経歴
- 職業
- Broadcast writer, Talent, Lyricist
- 活動期間
- 1952年〜2016年
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University, Second Literature Department | — | Department of History | — | 1952年入学、途中中退 | Japan |
Waseda University, Second Literature Department
Department of History
期間:
1952年入学、途中中退
国:
Japan
Dropped out from Department of History
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Tokyo Citizen's Cultural Honor Award | — | — | Tokyo Metropolitan Government | 受賞 |
| 2000 | Kikuchi Kan Prize | Lifetime achievement | — | Kikuchi Kan Prize Committee | 受賞 |
| 2008 | Galaxy Awards 45th Anniversary Prize | — | — | Broadcasting Critics Association | 受賞 |
| 2013 | Mainichi Arts Award Special Prize | — | — | Mainichi Newspapers | 受賞 |
| 2016 | Japan Record Awards Special Achievement Award | — | — | Japan Record Awards Executive Committee | 受賞 |
Tokyo Citizen's Cultural Honor Award
1995
主催:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
結果:
受賞
Kikuchi Kan Prize
2000
対象作品:
Lifetime achievement
主催:
Kikuchi Kan Prize Committee
結果:
受賞
Galaxy Awards 45th Anniversary Prize
2008
主催:
Broadcasting Critics Association
結果:
受賞
Mainichi Arts Award Special Prize
2013
主催:
Mainichi Newspapers
結果:
受賞
Japan Record Awards Special Achievement Award
2016
主催:
Japan Record Awards Executive Committee
結果:
受賞
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
The Great Passing
1994年 Essay & TalkAn essay collection compiling various famous sayings about life and death of anonymous people across Japan. It became a bestseller with over 2 million copies sold.
Life and deathPhilosophy of lifeDaily life
作風・主題
- 文体
- Light and witty narrative styleMaster of short sentencesExpressing essence clearly
- 頻出モチーフ
- TravelEntertainmentTraditional cultureWisdom of life
健康
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Parkinson's disease2010年から死去までBecame difficulty in walking and wheelchair-bound. Symptoms improved with medication.
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Prostate cancer2010年Underwent treatment while remaining active.
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Pneumonia2016年7月Cause of death.
評価・遺産
Rokusuke Ei innovated Japan's broadcasting culture, advocated for the revival of the traditional Shakkanho measurement system and supported traditional culture, producing many entertainers. His works continue to influence many.
記念館・博物館
- Rokusuke Ei Virtual Memorial Museum Online
大衆文化への影響
- His writings and words are preserved and broadcast in radio, television programs, and books.
引用
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If it's not fun, I don't want it.
出典: Statement -
Let's walk looking up.
出典: Lyrics for the song 'Ue o Muite Arukou' (1961年)
豆知識
- Ei Rokusuke referred to himself as a 'manly grandmother', known for his unique character.
- He continued his activities while battling Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer.
- He was a key figure in the revival movement of the Japanese traditional measurement system, Shakkanho.